December 4, 02:10 PM • 57417 viewsPrime Minister Shmyhal has ordered legislative changes to be developed to lift restrictions on financing long-term military contracts. This will allow for stable financing of the production of weapons and equipment, in particular under the Weapons of Victory program.
The Prime Minister announced the completion of the construction of fortifications in Mykolaiv region. UAH 567 million has been allocated for the project, and now the procedure and cost of maintaining the facilities must be approved.
The Cabinet of Ministers liquidated the State Reserve Agency and created the State Agency for the Management of Reserves of Ukraine. The reform envisages a change in approaches, a distinction between the concepts of reserves, and the creation of a single register.
Russia has launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian energy sector, but has not achieved its goals. The government is strengthening the protection of energy facilities and building a distributed generation system, particularly in Mykolaiv.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced preparations to sign an investment protection agreement with Japan. Japan provides significant assistance to Ukraine, particularly in the humanitarian sphere and demining.
Former MP Mosiychuk is confident that the petition to dismiss Olena Duma as head of the ARMA will receive the required 25,000 votes. He cited her cooperation with pro-Russian politicians and ineffective asset management as the main reasons for her dismissal.
A petition to dismiss Olena Duma from the post of head of the ARMA was posted on the Cabinet of Ministers' website. The initiators accuse her of having ties to pro-Russian politicians and ineffective management of seized assets.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission discussed increasing financial assistance to EUR 400 billion. The parties plan to hold a joint meeting of the Ukrainian government and the European Commission Board in Kyiv.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Security Council to discuss the defense of the energy sector, the production of missiles and drones, and the situation at the front. They reviewed the engineering protection of facilities and expectations for Patriot systems.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the issuance of UAH 31. 5 billion in soft loans and UAH 1 billion in grants to farmers in 2024. Support programs are in place, including compensation for machinery and discounts on transportation.
Ukraine has harvested about 40 million tons of new crops, including 22 million tons of wheat. This is four times more than the country's domestic needs, ensuring food security for many other countries.
Ukraine's Prime Minister is to meet with the European Commission President in Kyiv to discuss speeding up the transfer of frozen Russian assets. Ukraine expects to receive $50 billion by the end of the year to cover the budget deficit.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced plans to increase the budget for weapons and military equipment by 65% in 2025. This is an additional UAH 300 billion to be spent on the production of Ukrainian missiles, drones, and other equipment.
The NBU said that international aid and domestic resources should help cover the 2025 budget deficit without issuing new debt. The deficit is projected to be over 19% of GDP due to high expenditures amid the war.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi said that Ukraine's international reserves exceeded $42 billion at the beginning of September. The agreement with the IMF was a positive signal for the country's macro-financial stability.
Andriy Sybiga met with Robert Fico in Bratislava. The parties discussed the development of relations in the spirit of good neighborliness, mutual respect and benefit as part of Sybiga's first foreign visit to Slovakia.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. They discussed joint border control, defense cooperation and freedom of navigation.
In October, Switzerland will organize the UMAC2024 conference on mine action in Ukraine. The event aims to focus on civilians and innovations for more effective demining.
The government introduced subsidies for farmers in the frontline areas: UAH 1,000 per hectare in the areas of possible hostilities and UAH 2,000 per hectare in the areas of active hostilities. Applications for support for the development of irrigation systems have also been accepted.
The expert spoke about the shortage of workers in Ukraine's agricultural sector due to the war. The biggest shortage is among drivers, agronomists, and combine operators, especially during the sowing and harvesting campaigns.
The Cabinet of Ministers announced the allocation of almost UAH 3 billion to support schools. UAH 1.5 billion will be allocated to implement the New Ukrainian School standards, and another UAH 1.5 billion will be spent on modernizing school canteens.
The governments of Ukraine and the United States are discussing strengthening cooperation in the field of critical materials to attract American investment. Ukraine became a member of the Minerals Security Partnership Forum and is ready to expand cooperation.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a document on pilot auctions for renewable energy producers and the National Renewable Energy Plan until 2030. The goal is to increase the share of renewable energy to 27% of gross final consumption.
The government has changed the eHouse program, reducing the down payment on a mortgage to 10% for people under the age of 25. This decision is in line with the President's instruction and aims to increase the participation of young people in the program.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate UAH 2. 7 billion for the restoration of frontline towns in four regions. The funds will be used for the comprehensive reconstruction of communities to return people and develop the local economy.
The State Emergency Service and the Ministry of Education and Science have developed three options for arranging ground shelters for schools. This will allow about a thousand schools to start full-time education this year, and 300,000 students to return to offline learning by the end of 2024.
During a visit to Kyiv, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham welcomed Ukraine's decision to launch an offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. He called on the U.S. administration to continue to help Ukraine and provide the necessary weapons.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine met with U. S. senators in Kyiv. They discussed support for Ukraine, the use of frozen Russian assets, strengthening air defense, and investments by American businesses.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal inspected the restoration of a children's hospital in Chernihiv region damaged by Russian shelling. The repair work includes the construction of shelters and the provision of an autonomous power supply.
The Cabinet of Ministers has lifted restrictions on the import of energy equipment and is stepping up the program to install alternative energy in government agencies. The government is also working to decentralize the power system and increase generation in Chernihiv region.
